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The new BMW K 1600 GT.

Tue Oct 04 10:30:00 CEST 2016 Press Kit

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The new BMW K 1600 GT – 6-cylinder performance and luxurious comfort for dynamic touring at the very highest level.With the new K 1600 GT, BMW Motorrad takes the concept of the 6-cylinder high-performance touring bike further and presents it in an even more sophisticated, dynamic and comfortable form, unchanged in terms of performance figures but now designed to meet the requirements of the EU4 pollutant class.

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The new BMW K 1600 GT – 6-cylinder performance and luxurious
comfort for dynamic touring at the very highest level.

6-cylinder in-line engines have been an integral part of BMW
automobile history and brand identity for more than 80 years. With
the launch of the K 1600 GT and GTL in 2010, BMW Motorrad not only
succeeded in skilfully transferring this tradition to the motorcycle
area but was also able to position on the market the lightest and
most compact 6-cylinder in-line engine for motorcycles with a
capacity of over 1,000 cubic centimetres.

Outstanding running smoothness and supreme performance from an
output of 160 hp and a torque of 175 Nm were combined with luxurious
comfort, virtually perfect wind and weather protection and a level
of riding dynamics that was unrivalled in the segment. With the new
K 1600 GT, BMW Motorrad takes the concept of the 6-cylinder
high-performance touring bike further and presents it in an even
more sophisticated, dynamic and comfortable form, unchanged in terms
of performance figures but now designed to meet the requirements of
the EU4 pollutant class.

While the predecessor model already set new standards in the
touring segment in terms of riding stability, dynamics and handling,
the new K 1600 GT goes one step further. With the electronically
controlled suspension Dynamic ESA and its adjustment modes “Road”
and “Dynamic”, both active riding experience and comfort have been
significantly enhanced as compared to the predecessor model.

In the standard setting “Road”, damping adaptation is now fully
automated across the entire range, thereby offering the very highest
level of comfort and traction over virtually all surfaces. This
ensures the optimum damping force in all riding states and
regardless of load. Depending on customer preference, the spring
preload can be adapted to the load state at the press of a button
and independently of the damping. Likewise at the press of a button
– conveniently positioned on the handlebars, so it is even possible
during travel – the rider can switch to the damping characteristics
“Dynamic”, thereby selecting a tighter damping set-up overall.

Convenient to manoeuvre due to new reverse assist.

Even more convenient manoeuvring is enabled in the new K 1600 GT
by the reverse assist, which can be simply activated from the
left-handlebar panel at the press of a button. Movement itself is
initiated by the rider by pressing on the starter motor button.

Shift Assistant Pro for shifting up and down without using the
clutch.

The Shift Assistant Pro available as an optional equipment item
ex works allows the rider to shift up and down without activating
the clutch, not only providing greater convenience but also
additional dynamic performance. Most shifting can be carried out
using the shift assistant.

Instruments with newly designed dials.

The speedometer and engine speed display in the new K 1600 GT
now have newly designed dials. The speedometer now prominently bears
the inscription K 1600 GT.

Intelligent Emergency Call for rapid assistance in the event
of an accident or in emergency situations.

The fastest possible assistance in the event of an accident or
emergency or in a dangerous situation is enabled in the new K 1600
GT by means of the e-call system “Intelligent Emergency Call”, which
is available as an ex works option. If an emergency situation or an
accident occurs, the intelligent emergency call is activated
automatically or manually, sending the position data of the
motorcycle, and therefore the coordinates of the scene of the
accident, setting the rescue chain in motion via the qualified BMW
Call Center.

More dynamic design, optimised wind and weather protection and
new colour schemes.

While the K 1600 GT previously featured excellent wind and
weather protection, its qualities in this area have been further
optimised in the new K 1600 GT by means of redesigned side trim
parts and enlarged slipstream deflectors. The generally even more
dynamic design of the new K 1600 GT also includes three fresh new
colour schemes, each of which skilfully showcases the varying
character traits of the new performance touring bike.

While Mars Red metallic and Blackstorm metallic contrast with a
frame in Asphalt Grey metallic matt, black gloss wheels and the
engine in Platinum metallic matt to give the K 1600 GT an air of
both refinement and agility, the “Sport” variant conveys dynamic
competence. Here, Lupine Blue metallic in conjunction with
Blackstorm metallic and a drivetrain finished in black together with
golden brake calipers highlight the athletic character of the
6-cylinder touring bike.

An overview of highlights of the new BMW K 1600 GT.

6-cylinder in-line engine including new catalytic converters
and adapted data status according to EU4 requirements, with an
unchanged output of 118 kW at 7 750 rpm and a maximum torque of
175 Nm at 6 500 rpm.